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FILE - St. Louis Cardinals football player Marlin Briscoe (86) is shown in August 1975. Marlin Briscoe, the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League, died Monday, June 27, 2022. His daughter, Angela Marriott, told The Associated Press that Briscoe, 76, died of pneumonia at a hospital in Norwalk, California. (AP Photo/File)
Marlin Briscoe, 1st Black starting QB in AFL, dies at 76
By Cliff Brunt
2 minutes ago
FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. The Houston Texans had been told that their former quarterback Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions, but instead of trying to stop him, the team provided him with resources to enable his actions and “turned a blind eye” to his behavior, according to a lawsuit filed Monday, June 27, 2022. Watson, who was later traded to the Cleveland Browns, has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to clear his name. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Lawsuit: Texans 'turned a blind eye' to QB Watson's actions
By Juan A. Lozano
3 hrs ago
Ex-Panthers star Luke Kuechly joining radio broadcast team
7 hrs ago
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Five-time All-Pro linebacker Luke Kuechly is returning to the Carolina Panthers as a member of its radio broadcast team. Kuechly...
Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic, center, talks with reporters during media day before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Joe Sakic joins fellow Denver icon John Elway as dual champ
By Arnie Stapleton
15 hrs ago
Lyles edges Knighton for the national title in the 200
24 hrs ago
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Noah Lyles pulled in front of teenage sensation Erriyon Knighton at the finish to win the 200 meters at the U.S. track and field championships...
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson answers a question at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
AP sources: Watson to meet with NFL disciplinary officer
By Tom Withers
Jun. 25, 2022 07:46 PM EDT
Bears sign second-round pick Gordon to 4-year contract
Jun. 25, 2022 02:35 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed second-round draft pick Kyler Gordon to a four-year contract on Saturday. The cornerback from...
Bears LB Adams arrested, charged with firearm possession
Jun. 24, 2022 07:03 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Bears linebacker Matt Adams was arrested and charged with misdemeanor firearm possession, Chicago police said Friday. Police said they...
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) talks with Joshua Dobbs (15) during an NFL football practice at FirstEnergy Stadium, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Waiting game continues in Deshaun Watson discipline case
By Rob Maaddi
Jun. 24, 2022 06:13 PM EDT
United States' Sha'Carri Richardson, right, celebrates her second-place finish in the women's 100 meters during the Prefontaine Classic track and field meet Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Richardson fails to make 100 final at the U.S. championships
By Anne M. Peterson
Jun. 23, 2022 09:25 PM EDT
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press
Jun. 23, 2022 08:47 PM EDT
June 28 1935 — Alf Perry ties a British Open scoring record with a 283 total at Muirfield in Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland. Perry’s finishes five...
FILE - San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle runs against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Jan. 2, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Tight End U is back for a second straight year in Nashville, Tenn., the offseason home of Kittle. Kittle, a three-time Pro Bowler, started this a year ago with seven-time Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce and another three-time Pro Bowl tight end in Greg Olsen, who's now retired. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Tight ends gather in Nashville to learn from NFL's best
By Teresa M. Walker
Jun. 23, 2022 08:01 PM EDT
Pats ink deal with Strange, 2 others to complete '22 class
Jun. 23, 2022 06:23 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots have completed signing their 2022 draft class, inking contracts with first-round pick Cole Strange, second-round pick Tyquan...
FILE - Hugh McElhenny is introduced before the inaugural Pro Football Hall of Fame Fan Fest ,Friday, May 2, 2014, at the International Exposition Center in Cleveland. NFL Hall of Famer Hugh McElhenny, an elusive running back from the 1950s has died. He was 93. The Pro Football Hall of Fame said in a news release that McEhlenny died of natural causes on June 17 at his home in Nevada, and that son-in-law Chris Permann confirmed the death. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)
Hugh McElhenny, Hall of Fame halfback with 49ers, dies at 93
Jun. 23, 2022 06:15 PM EDT
Former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam discusses his plans to purchase a majority stake of the Nashville Predators NHL hockey club during a press conference at Bridgestone Arena Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP)
Chairman says former TN governor perfect steward for Preds
By Teresa M. Walker
Jun. 23, 2022 04:37 PM EDT
Winston, a French bulldog, competes for Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Sound off! Trumpet is 1st bloodhound to win Westminster show
By Jennifer Peltz
Jun. 23, 2022 08:10 AM EDT
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell testifies virtually, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, during a Hous​e Oversight Committee hearing on the Washington Commanders' workplace conduct, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Team owner Dan Snyder did not attend the hearing. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Congress alleges 'shadow' probe by Commanders owner Snyder
By Ben Nuckols
Jun. 22, 2022 10:22 PM EDT
FILE - Tony Siragusa, defensive tackle for the Super Bowl-champion Baltimore Ravens, holds the Vince Lombardi trophy as he rides with his wife, Kathy, in a parade in his hometown of Kenilworth, N.J. on March 4, 2001. Siragusa, the charismatic defensive tackle who helped lead a stout Baltimore defense to a Super Bowl title, has died at age 55. Siragusa's broadcast agent, Jim Ornstein, confirmed the death Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Zelevansky, File)
Tony Siragusa, who helped Ravens win Super Bowl, dies at 55
By Noah Trister
Jun. 22, 2022 08:02 PM EDT
FILE -Baltimore Ravens rookie linebacker Jaylon Ferguson walks off the field after an NFL Football rookie camp, Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Owings Mills, Md. Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died at age 26, his agent confirmed Wednesday, June 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson dies at age 26
By Noah Trister
Jun. 22, 2022 07:23 PM EDT
Former NFL defensive tackle, TV broadcaster Tony Siragusa dies at 55; played for Colts and Ravens
Jun. 22, 2022 04:19 PM EDT
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Former NFL defensive tackle, TV broadcaster Tony Siragusa dies at 55; played for Colts and Ravens. ...